Pine Ridge highlights art program 'Drawing Out the Best in Kids'

May 18, 2026

Pine Ridge staff and students presented an arts showcase to the Forest Hills Board, saying the program supports PBIS, student expression and belonging through sketchbooks and the Pine Ridge Pride Ticket art contest.

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Art Teacher Sarah Searle and Principal Nathan Peltz presented Pine Ridge Elementary’s arts program to the Forest Hills Board of Education on May 18, saying the program centers on the theme "Drawing Out the Best in Kids." They described how art lessons are tied to the school’s PBIS framework and how the Pine Ridge Pride Ticket art contest reinforces positive behavior.

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